Summary The Staff Dental Assistant assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independent of direct supervision. They receive and prepare patients for dental treatment and assist the dentist at chairside, bedside or in the operating room. They independently perform more complex work in assigned specialties, or in lead dental assistant positions. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties for the Dental Assistant include but are not limited to Direct Patient Care - Assists in Routine Dental Procedures/ Restorative Sets up operatory/surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover. Passes instruments safely, accurately and efficiently. Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably. Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols. Selects, adapts and places matrix bands and w...